Bart de Jong
Thor revolutionized the market with the original Force Knee Guard.., and now they're back at it with the NEW FORCE XP. Airprene vented construction helps to prevent excessive heat build up and a dual hinge provides smooth, common natural movement. The tested and certified Force XP delivers more coverage than traditional knee guards and is offered in three sizes to ensure a perfect fit.
-Perforated Airprene chassis for support and secure fit
-Extended thigh coverage
-Impact resistant, polyethylene knee cap
-Dual pivot system mimics anatomical action of the knee
-Inverted post latching system
-Adjustable hook and loop closure strap
Catching up with Tom van den Bogaard after pulling the 360 triple downside whip. Videos inside.
Name: Tom van den Bogaard
Age: 18
Hometown: Aarle-Rixtel! The Netherlands
Sponsors: Paul's Boutique, Vans, Fox, 040bmxpark and Braaab
You landed a trick yesterday that you wanted to do for a long time. What trick was it?
Tom: 360 triple downside whip!
Is that the trick that knocked you out at last year's Braaab contest?
Tom: Yes, I tried this trick last year at the Braaab bmx contest as my last trick. It was the first time I ever tried it. Straight from the foam to the jumpbox. I landed a little bit sideways and on my backwheel that's why I crashed.
At 040BMX you can take it from the foam to the resi and to the box. Was it the first time you landed it on wood?
Tom: Yes it was the first time on wood. I landed it twice on the resi.
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.